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Barack Obama: I'm making it clear that these families are also be treated like what they are, our trusted partners and active partners…

On the recordJune 23, 2015
I'm making it clear that these families are also be treated like what they are, our trusted partners and active partners in the recovery of their love ones.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama announces changes in U.S. hostage policy, emphasizing the importance of treating families of hostages as partners in recovery efforts.

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